Progress Leader

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status
• Recent, relevant classroom practice
• A clear track record of achieving examination success with students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Evidence of commitment to own and colleagues' professional learning
• Proven record of raising standards with all ability levels
• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
• Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Knowledge and understanding to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE syllabuses
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies
• Understanding of assessment for learning and ability to use assessment data to inform teaching and improve outcomes
• Experience of curriculum planning and sequencing
• Experience of working with others to develop teaching and learning innovations
• Experience of data analysis and target setting
• Enthusiasm for teaching
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to positive behaviour approach
• High expectations of students and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Strong organisational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude to change
• The willingness to listen to and support colleagues and students
• A sense of humour and a sense of proportion
• Good team member
• Willingness to take responsibility and to display initiative
• Possess personal integrity, warmth, and a willingness to grow and learn

Progress Leader:

• Evidence of professional development relevant to this role
• Experience of leading, managing or coordinating staff
• Experience of using data to inform pupil interventions
• Excellent understanding of strategies for raising pupil achievement
• Ability to analyse and interpret a range of pupil data
• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures in schools
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and implement effective behaviour management strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• High expectations for all pupils and belief in bringing out the best in every child
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to equality and diversity